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McCartney advises MP's removal from FNM
CENTRAL and South Abaco MP Edison Key is “a political prostitute” in the opinion of DNA Leader Branville McCartney.
Roberts: This is the biggest blunder I have ever seen
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party chairman Bradley Roberts claimed opposition leader Dr Hubert Minnis “needs to go back to political school” after committing the biggest political blunder the veteran politician said he has ever seen.
‘Technical issue’ hits cellphone, land-line services
YESTERDAY’S interruption in cellphone and land-line services was the result of an unspecified “technical issue” according to BTC.
Pair in court on false declaration charge
A MAN and his girlfriend were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday, accused of making a false declaration to a US Customs officer and failing to declare $13,300.
Man arraigned on airport drug bust
A MAN was arraigned in Magistrates Court yesterday in connection with a drug bust at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
OVER 100 PERSONS ATTEND ENTREPRENEURIAL WORKSHOP
One hundred and five (105) persons have participated in an Entrepreneur Empowerment Workshop hosted by Mark A. Turnquest and The Small Business Resource Centre.
YOUR SAY: VAT is not the solution
MY name is Tim. I am a 40-year-old graphic designer on the Island of Abaco and a citizen of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. I believe the Bahamas is indeed in need of tax reform; in fact we are likely more than overdue. Import duties have long been an inefficient model for the country due in large part to how easily and often they are circumvented and go unpaid.
Brewery's $500k Abaco expansion
Sands Beer's manufacturer has expanded its retail footprint to Abaco via a $500,000 investment in acquiring a Marsh Harbour retailer.
Power cuts hit radio stations
RADIO 100 JAMZ and Joy 101.9 went off the air early Thursday morning after a series of power cuts affected the antenna and transmission systems. Engineers were working all day yesterday and late into the night to repair the antenna and restore transmission as quickly as possible.
US fishermen held by RBDF
A GROUP of foreign fishermen were apprehended by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the northern Bahamas for fisheries violations in Bahamian waters.
Sketching the Bahamas
A NEW hardcover picture book on the Bahamas by acclaimed watercolour artist Graham Byfield was launched recently. The 72-page book captures the vernacular architecture of the islands in a series of graceful illustrations, with accompanying historical text.
Athletes inspire next generation
PRE-SEASON training and workouts continue this and each Saturday throughout February between 1:090 pm ad 3:00 pm as the Legacy Baseball/Softball Association finalises teams for its upcoming girls softball and boys baseball seasons which opens on March 2nd, 2013 at the YMCA.
Carifta swimmers' 30-medal haul
A 30-medal total and fifth place finish for Team Bahamas at the 28th CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, gives Bahamas Swimming Federation executives optimism on the future of the programme, but also placed local issues within the sport at the forefront.
Anthony Morley still inspired by 'The Beauty of the Bahamas'
With More than forty years of gifted experience in art, Bahamian artist Anthony “Big Mo” Morley still takes pleasure in painting the beauty of the Bahamas. He unveiled his newest work “Bahamas on Canvas” last Saturday at the Gallery at Old Fort Bay.
High school students awarded in annual visual arts exhibition
For the seventh consecutive year, RBC Finco, in partnership with the Art & Design Unit of the Department of Education, sponsored The Visual Arts Exhibition. The exhibition showcases art and craft produced by students in high schools, junior and senior, and primary schools throughout the Bahamas.
EMS staff demand health insurance
EMERGENCY Medical Services (EMS) personnel - some with life-threatening illnesses - say they need the government and the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) to put them on a “comprehensive” medical insurance plan outside of their National Insurance coverage.
FNM accuses ZNS of 'shameful political bias'
THE FNM its threatening to tell its supporters to boycott ZNS as a result of the “blatant and shameful political bias” demonstrated by the country’s television network.
Number Portability to launch Sept. 3
THE Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) said yesterday that number portability for landline services would be launched on September 3, creating a “strong competitive enabler” in the telecommunications sector.
Accused of beating baby
A 22-year-old man was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of abusing a year-old boy.
